I BOUGHT A CHEAP BMW Z3 FOR £1,500!

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[@petersmitham8273]

Don’t you just LOVE an expert who knows exactly what he’s doing and doesn’t talk bullshit?…long live the Zed Shed..🎉❤

[@paulgreen758]

hi mate where is the Zed Shed, ive a Z4 that BMW couldn't fix

[@bobmcdade5217]

Outside of the workshop, my favourite part of Wheeler Dealers was when MB would introduce a small business specialist - so I really enjoyed meeting Mike at The Zed Shed. There's something great about someone finding a niche market and building a business within it. I doubt there is anything Mike doesn't know about Z3/Z4's. More of that sort of content would be very welcome. Merry Christmas.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’d love to do more of this it’s just a bit more time consuming

[@adzy166]

Great comment. I used to get my old spider serviced at a place in Canterbury called MOBITECH. Similar sort of deal to the Z shed - there was nothing he didn’t know about old Alfa Romeos. Great days

[@siriax1691]

It was SO worth it, brilliant move Matt.@@HighPeakAutos

[@jonathanfarber]

Absolutely Bob! friend of the family is a Jaguar specialist in Manchester of some fifty years, sadly he's not very well now, but seeing Mike in that video is exactly how I remember Steve in his workshop surrounded by ten or more Jaguars at a time, all varying ages and states of repair with near encyclopaedic Jaguar knowledge. Desperately trying to break away from my daily filming duties to shoot a mini doc of him before he's no longer capable.

[@paulwilliams2727]

​@HighPeakAutos now someone else will now have a greater awareness of what might be wrong with their roof. Top stuff Matt, keep it up as I really enjoy the content.

[@zg0017]

Good job showing the guy doing the roof fixes, gives an extra value to your videos

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@69hongkongphooey]

Of all the fixer upper videos you do, this for me was by far the best, it has a bit more of that Wheeler Dealer “technical” stuff in it. Love seeing the cottage industry getting involved at sensible rates looking after older cars. Brilliant, more like this 😎

[@Brigitte.286]

& it's good for their business too. Which just makes Matt all the nicer

[@richardpeters4086]

It almost makes me want to buy a Z3, ONLY so that I can visit Mike !! Mike is a legend. Properly, decent, knowledgeable and friendly. You should do more videos, where we can see the mechanics & trademen, that you use.

[@murrieteacher]

I think we should be introduced to your paint man, and also the upholsterers.

[@Mart16g]

Just thinking the same…

[@hugobloemers4425]

What a cool and lucky little car, and nice to see the Z-shed. When Matt decided to throw in a roof, after previously saying that was not the plan, I instantly knew the budget would be blown out of the window.

[@paulbaddiley7326]

Really good vid today matt ! was great to see an expert diagnose your car for you on screen

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@JosephPalmerT5D5]

Really enjoyed your slight departure from your norm. The mechanic input and whoever was getting in there with the camera was very interesting. Great to see you mixing it up a bit.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@andrewgabbott102]

Absolutely superb. The best car show not on TV. The fixing the roof technical bit was great as well because unlike programmes like Wheeler Dealers it was all real and not made for TV. It's great to see a Car channel that's not trying to be Top Gear or Grand Tour.

[@irinelnecsulescu651]

Seeing you’re video make a me very happy. I bought myself a z3 in summer for £1300. I only spent £550 on it on a full service and a catalytic converter. So not bad 😊

[@neilmarshment2910]

Really enjoyed watching the roof fault diagnostics. Great to see the skills and experience of the people and businesses that you use.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@erg7732]

Gorgeous car! I loved seeing the zed shed segment. More of this please!!

[@smithyhouses100]

Really enjoyed this one,specially when you were at The Z Shed, Mike certainly knows his stuff on Beemers.

[@narsinisha3458]

I get you buy boring 2000s hatchbacks too, but this right here is the type of content we like to see!

[@stevegreenly2259]

The repairs / makeover you have done to that ageing Z3 has transformed the car. It’s another quality classic saved from the scrap man. Well done Matt

[@robertarbuckle8493]

Seeing that the video is over 30 minutes long....I'm guessing you're going to massively overspend.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yeah its a lonnngggg one

[@dominicedwards9117]

Nice work though Matt, you’ve done that zed proud

[@paulmcgee1867]

😂😂

[@airtimer2958]

​@@HighPeakAutosthat's what she said 😅

[@siriax1691]

It is so good Matt.@@HighPeakAutos

[@leehughes2666]

That BMW guy is first class, wish all mechanics were like him.

[@TheZedShed]

Thanks!

[@ca9968]

The 3 liter in manual was an absolute peach of a car...I had one in the early 2000`s in South Africa, great around town, fun on little skirmishes at traffic lights and really really good on long drives across the country.

[@anthonydowling3356]

@anthonydowling I bet you avoided the shanty towns .I heard car jacking is a thing there.

[@rogergeorge7039]

I have one. And yes an amazing little car….it’s a pity we can’t attach a photo

[@Headline_Hunter]

This Z3 suits you really well, Matt. I think you should consider making it your Christmas present. These cars are likely to appreciate in value quickly, and you should find a suitable buyer in no time. No one manufactures cars like this anymore. And if I'm not mistaken, this is a 6-cylinder, which is a good specification. Excellent job on this one; it's a find of the year for me!

[@asdreww]

Are these 2 litre ones a 6 cylinder? I know the bigger engined ones are, wasn't sure about these smaller

[@lash9400]

I was wondering the same thing, I remember BMW had a 6 pot 2.3 L but not sure about the 2.0L

[@Headline_Hunter]

@@lash9400 As far as my knowledge goes, the BMW Z3 boasted a range of petrol engines across its model lineup: A 1.8-1.9 L M43/M44 inline-four powerplant, the inline-six category featured engines spanning from 2.0 L to 3.0 L, denoted as M52/M54, and 3.2 L S50/S52/S54 inline 6.

[@michaelwalton3631]

Yep 6cyl. Engine compartment is full and exhausts are twin.

[@MattBeer1971]

Could watch experts like this do their thang, all day long. 🙌

[@GerrySFVGaming]

Good to see you show the work in the background. Would love to see more like this :)

[@TravellingTechie]

I love these sort of specialists (like the Zed Shed) that work in a myriad of Industrial Units up and down the country, solving problems and keeping cars like this on the road.

[@nigelbryant5932]

The Z shed done you a favour. I thought you had bought a boat anchor 😂. You should keep this one Matt. Will only appreciate in value. Happy Xmas to you and your team

[@paulgardner560]

Have owned a '98 Z3 for 9 years. Very reliable wee car apart from some bodywork issues. Glad to see another one saved 😊

[@anUntouchable]

The behind the scenes with the BMW specialist is great content, seeing how they diagnose and work

[@boejoss]

Nice to see a pro using ISTA rather than me muddling my way through the screens 😂

[@tomharding2388]

I love my 2.0 ‘00 Z3, been waiting for the day you get one in. Currently at 104K and I spent the summer treating rust under the sills, foggy lamps and replacing a corroded power steering pipe. Super easy to work on, even on a driveway and feels like a go kart, even with only 150 (minus 23 years) horse power. Mechanically sound after 7 years of ownership and looking forward to many more summers with it.

[@Asad-zeetwo5241]

You know Matt effed up when he says something like this! Lol 😆 27:17 By the way, I enjoyed the extra bit of content with the guy explaining everything about fixing the roof! 👍💯

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@karl1234999]

Liking extra content at the z shed

[@carlfama140]

The interaction with the mechanic is great viewing matt. Love your channel.

[@filipwennergren2712]

Love to see a little bit of the work getting done like this. Greetings from Sweden.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@marianbeach1274]

I loved the way you were nodding knowledgably when Mike from The Zed Shed was explaining what he was doing.

[@TheZedShed]

👍

[@IvanDP1967]

4K for a fully sorted, proper old school roadster.... Bargain. Was great seeing the whole journey, including the car's visit to the Zed Shed. If I didn't have my (very pampered lol) GT86 I'd be very tempted. Keep these videos coming, we all love them 👍

[@petercresswell9517]

I have the same car and love it. I paid £5000 for it but it is immaculate. Never charge the battery at the back, there is a charging point on the offside wing under the bonnet that protects the circuits from surges. Keep your eye on the temperature gaugh if it does not warm up it needs a thermostat (common fault) very easy and cheap to do and do the pump while your in there. Try BMW dealer for a key they are clearing old stock of these and did me one for £30. Keep the car values are going up. Cheers Peter

[@darrenaquilina1403]

Lovely car, especially since it’s a 6 cylinder. Like you well said, this era of BMW’s were a cut above the rest back then. The competition was very poor, unlike today. Keep up the very informative content. Cheers from Malta 🍻.

[@alexandernissen4353]

What a cracking lad the zed shed guy! more of this type of content. It's Gold!

[@rizwanmukhtar178]

Love the longer more detailed style of videos, we definitely need more like these! 💯

[@TheManmoths]

Great to see you at Mike’s! He’s the man for Zs! I’ve taken my Z4M to him a fair few times!

[@stephenlane9168]

I always appreciate the witty narrative and humour Matt 😊👌

[@stan_austin]

Great video, really enjoyed the mechanics fault finding footage.

[@pburg4026]

Fantastic video seeing the new birth of this future classic, loved the input from the technicians. Can’t wait to see your next video Matt. Cheers

[@ianrobinson9243]

Nice addition to the video showing someone explaining the mechanical bits. Would be good to see a bit more of this and good advertising for those who’s services you use. You could also do a half hour video of you taking off and fitting new plates to show us how it’s done.

[@Darkelf7201]

A brilliant video. I loved the fact that you filmed the Zed Shed guys too. I would love it if you could do that more with your mechanics, Jimmy the Magician etc. Bravo for saving your Z3 - you should probably add it to your collection Matt. I doubt you will get another one, and not in such good condition (now).

[@urdaeatmoths]

Just got rid of my Z4 and Mike at the Zed Shed is a Z forum legend. For what he does, he's very cheap and there isn't much he doesn't know! So glad Matt included that bit of the video, amazing advertising for him

[@TheZedShed]

Thanks! 😊

[@killbill8378]

Its great to see the in-between parts, good mechanics showing the ins and outs of common problems , lots more pls

[@blueeyedsnake]

I bet it's a harder job doing these clips with the servicing, but, man is it so much more interesting! I already love your channel, but I really appreciated the inside into the repair. Hope you have time for more! Cheers!

[@gbengaolulode6508]

Great to see some of the people who work behind the scenes to get your cars working again, would love to see the faces of those who clean & make those cars shine. Lovely video, big ups to the Zed Shed

[@sebo2627]

Great video, as always ...the Zed-Shed part make it even better!!

[@adam_b1187]

Loved seeing this in depth work Matt, appreciate it takes longer to do, and perhaps starts to appeal to a different type of viewer, but really enjoyable for a proper car geek like me 😎

[@CymInUA]

Always thought that if I had the means (and space) to buy future classics at their cheapest and store them for future profit, the z3 would be one of them.

[@edwardbates2562]

How great is it that we got see the work shop and an expert at work?!

[@richie4561]

the extra content is much appreciated, i was going to suggest such. right at the end was fantastic. keep up the great work. by the way, Monday is not the same without one of your car vids

[@adamsy8439]

I've watched many of your videos where you buy a car and get it sorted, I must say I love this format where you go in-depth on the technical side, I'd like to see more clips like this please!

[@andrewhenderson3914]

Lovely car,i think the styling of them is spot on. You have saved a future classic and although you may have "m.o.s" it should appreciate in value. Loved the coverage at Mike and the mechanics. Very interesting. Would be great to know what happens to the z3.

[@vinimaguire8109]

I loved this video Matt you should include more of your associate trades people who help get you these motors back on the road. You must know locally all the best specialists by now around Cheshire even as far as Warrington. You certainly moved out of your comfort zone in this episode. Had to laugh when I saw you start adding subtitles when Mike started speaking which is a must soon as you get west of Chester Rd. God know whats gonna happen if you have to visit anyone in Sheffield eh ??

[@geoffredrup9616]

Echo the comments below. I really like seeing the specialists demonstrate their knowledge. Great job all round. Can't believe how clean the interior was either. I still think you should garage some of these savers and sell them later down the line as their value appreciates. Anyway, Matt. Thanks for finding your way onto my YT feed and sharing your passion, honesty and humour. Have a great Christmas break and I look forward to some more gems in 2024.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you! All the best to you too

[@obellinfantie]

I did enjoy this video with the new format where we can see what needed to be done to put the car back on the road, so to speak; rather than 'as if by magic "voila"!!!

[@deaks25]

I do think the Z3 has aged really well (but I think the same about the Z4) and I can appreciate the softer suspension compared to other cars of the era; makes it reasonable on longer journeys. I find the interior feels more spacious than a Z4. It’s probably just the shaping and angle of the dash, in which case it’s credit to BMW. A friend recently bought a 2.0. She needed a new car but despite her best intentions she couldn’t help herself, she wanted something a bit special as well as practical for one person.

[@urdaeatmoths]

If you sit in a Z3 on a medium to long drive then go into a Z4, they are worlds apart. The Z3 feels special as a weekend car but it's nowhere near as nice as the Z4

[@andrewayling1792]

Interested to see that the Z3 was originally registered on the Isle of Wight - Hence the 'DL' numberplate. The supplying dealers (HGL) were Hunnyhill Garage Ltd who for many years held the BMW dealership for the island.

[@intrepidbun5002]

Nice one Matt, liked the added feature of the roof repair walkthrough 👍

[@ericsbuell]

Zed Shed...Fixing the car live with commentary about diagnosis whilst being filmed. Ian Tyrrell has a brother from another mother. It's so so good watching an EXPERT perform effortlessly. Thanks, High Peak Autos. 🎄🎅✨

[@richardshiggins704]

I love these cars . I feel a future if not an actual classic . The sweet spot is the 190hp 2.8l 6 cyl. The shooting break version is demanding very high prices . I would put up for £4,995 .

[@JohnJoannou-xq5rq]

Is that the Clown Shoe?

[@imaniman6797]

I think that's the z3m

[@davidperry3531]

Yes, they are a rare beast and would be appreciating every day.....@@JohnJoannou-xq5rq

[@kristianspencer1978]

Bread van..😂😂

[@md-detailing]

Mike is such an expert and you can see that! Great video and work as always Matt! :D

[@twentyrothmans7308]

He comes across as the sort of bloke who wants to fix the car, not the customer, up.

[@minibus9]

awesome video, really enjoyed the bit at the Zed shed, felt like a mix of High peak Autos and Transformotion

[@Macca5]

Love these guys at Z Shed . They are such great guys who know what’s needed 👍🏼

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Love these especially a 2.8 or 3.0

[@shatbad2960]

Shame they didn't do a V8 but a 6 will do!

[@AdeReeves]

Love a bit of fault finding ...it's a skill that's fading fast ... 👍

[@WayToManyAssassins]

Cool showing us taking the car to the mechanics, keep it up 👍

[@heikkikuoppala]

That's a really nice Z3 now, and the Zed Shed is a true specialist, thank you Matt for including the clip on the video. Merry Christmas!

[@MichaelNovak1987]

6 Cylinder. Naturally aspirated..

[@2hislopa]

FIRST !!!!

[@kostas7973]

You arse.

[@dompede9795]

nooooooooooooooooooooo wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy so cool

[@brentfairlie9159]

VERY interesting seeing how Mic and the mechanics trouble shoot the Z. Now a nice little car to drive around in the summer that the U.K never has.

[@phil_law]

Nothing more expensive than a cheap BMW so knew the immortal words were coming! Cheers for the upload Matt.

[@peterdeblois960]

Really liked the section at the Zed Shed. Could you consider doing something similar with your mechanic perhaps? Considered purchasing one of these a few years back but was put off when my mate described them as a hairdressers' car!

[@fergalfoley6718]

Many Happy returns to a healthy & Happy 2024 Keep up the good U tube videos 👏

[@antonyclements8228]

Great video. I sold many Z3s at BMW in the late 90’s, they made about £2k over list back then, as there was a 12 month waiting list. The black/black cloth spec, I use to upsell white lotus leather trim for the seats, door cards, handbrake and gear stick bag for £1,250, it really lifted the interior, better than the factory leather and gave it a nice smell too. The 2.8 model was the best to have, as the Z3M is a bit too costly for a Sunday ragtop.

[@jacksonmiked]

Great video Matt. I loved the Zed Shed behind the scenes diagnostics section. If this doesn’t sell quickly it would be a fantastic little car for a road trip video to the coast in the spring.

[@removaldaddy]

Yeah Mike at the Zed Shed was very helpful, you gave him a cracking advert. Just looked at it on ya website, thought you might have done a picture under the bonnet to make it even more saleable. Great pictures though.

[@shanedavis9166]

Proper old school, Sunday morning blast, sports car. No fuss, no gadgets, just you, the car and the road ahead.

[@andyo2088]

Great video Matt Great to see the Zed saved .. and a 2.0 six not the hateful later 2.0 four Ace to see Mike on the channel, absolute genius when it comes to Zeds and my go to for anything on mine .. to the point that I bring it over from Ireland for him to work on it Top bloke 👍 Great video yet again

[@louischapman1209]

Loved you showing the work side of things being done. Now we know even dealers don’t know everything

[@RorroFort]

This is top quality content Matt, cheers 👏🏼

[@thecremeegg]

Mike is a Zed car legend, I live 4 hours away and still take my car to him for some stuff!

[@tonydonoghue3303]

great video matt....so glad you managed to save another quality car

[@TheOwlsarewatching606]

What an enjoyable project. Have a great Christmas and thanks for all the information and fun

[@uhd25ca85]

Cracking video, really enjoyed it, especially the bit with the Z shop guy! Thanks for all your content ❤

[@johnparnell8571]

Great content, Matt. `Massively overspent', seems to be the hallmark of all of your best videos. The end result is always a car that any new owner can be proud of. And you will have over 100,000 enthralled witnesses to attest to that.

[@allanprits3484]

Really enjoyable 👍 Great to see a proper mechanic at work too

[@NickJ2473]

Great video, have to agree with the comments of showing more of Mike & other similar specialist businesses. I hope from this Mike gets more referrals and customers!!

[@iaincampbell7185]

Owned a Z3 2.2 Sport until last May. Still have a few pangs of regret from moving it on. They are great looking and with the silky smooth straight 6 they are great for touring. A true classic now and values will keep increasing. Great video 👍🏻

[@marksmith762]

Now that was a superb insight into a car I knew nothing about. Your visit to the Z Shed in Warrington was awesome. Guys like that are really useful to know about. If I was looking for a nice convertible it is now top of my list to consider. Far nicer than a rusty MX5 for example. One of your best videos so far. I like the straight talking honest way you operate. No nonsense and if and when I next look for a decent used car then this will be my first place to look. Thanks Matt

[@MrBenw123]

Another superb video, Matt! I ran a 99/T 1.9 twin-cam for 7 years, and they're mechanically very tough and reliable cars. I think yours is very well priced as the six-cylinder versions always command a premium.

[@davyboy380]

Made up with Mike's diagnostics, he knows his stuff with out doubt. Well done Matt another one under your belt..Looking forward to the next one.Good luck mate for 2024.

[@bobby4speed]

Great video with great detail. Seeing Mike an the machine with his experience, made a pleasant viewing....

[@afonsocarneiro]

Great video, with all the technical exepert talk :) like the format of the video for sure

[@zdendaderman5253]

What a lovely weekend James Bond car ❤ So cool ❤ Mike and the mechanics are just brilliant 👍 This car would be nothing without them. Brilliant video, as always, Matt 👍

[@MrGraemeb2022]

Really enjoyed that one Matt. Excellent job restoring to use such a lovely car. Very inspiring. Got a big smile on my face now.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@YesItsMeDes]

Want to see more of the work being done to the cars like this one - good job

[@raymck2115]

Mike is the man, love people who know their cars, in and out

[@cabwab]

What a great Episode really enjoyed it, glad you saved the car you always bring them back to such a high standard.

[@skodakatie7341]

This little BMW certainly has the cute factor. It should be a lot of fun to own, and to drive, hopefully it will feature in a future video. As always great video Matt, I enjoyed looking over your new, oh so cute, purchase❤.